For the inner work that doesn’t shout. Emotional steadiness, self-trust, meaning, and the kinds of insights you only earn by living long enough to notice what actually matters.
Editor’s note: This article was reviewed and updated in May 2026 to meet The Vessel’s latest editorial standards. The art of introvert flirtation is one that I’m not unfamiliar with. It’s largely based on ignoring the person of interest completely and pretending that they don’t exist, alongside the occasional fleeting glance at them. Or you […]
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In learning more about how our brains work, we can develop emotional agility by understanding our full range of emotions better, labelling them accurately and then choosing to move forward deliberately. Jeanette Brown is the creator of Life Journal, an online course on The Vessel that teaches you how to coach yourself to a life
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Spirituality can be quite addictive, yet you’ll never find anybody who admits to being addicted to it. And that’s what makes spirituality a much more dangerous kind of drug than tobacco, alcohol and cocaine. Because it can poison you unnoticed. This is my question for you today: Are you a spiritual junkie? I’m sure that
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The world we’ve created is far from being perfect. There’s violence, wars, exploitation, corruption, injustice, inequality, and an almost endless list of painful issues. Yet, what humankind has done — all our progress and victories — is impressive. This article was published in the fourth issue of Tribe, our digital magazine. It’s a better reading
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Are gurus and disciples two sides of the same coin? What if your reality turns out to be so unbearably painful and frightening to the point of despair? This article was published in the “Cults and Gurus” issue of Tribe, our digital magazine. It’s a better reading experience in the app. You can read Tribe
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Spiritual ego is one of the biggest obstacles we can find in our development as human beings. It’s a hidden feeling of superiority that makes us feel in the light while the rest of humankind lives in darkness. This article was published in the first issue of Tribe, our digital magazine. It’s a better reading
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Anarchism opposes hierarchy and authority while intending to give the power back to the people. But which are the authoritarian structures holding power over your spirituality? This article was published in the first issue of Tribe, our digital magazine. It’s a better reading experience in the app. You can read Tribe now on Android or
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